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Who’s Up For a Little Ecotherapy?

By Karen | June 28, 2025 |

Until recently, I had never heard of ecotherapy, but now that I know what it is, I’m in. Ecotherapy refers to the benefits, both physical and psychological, of being in nature. It really makes sense that being outside would make us feel better. A 2009 study determined that people who live close to a natural…

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Don’t Put Your Life On Hold

By Karen | June 21, 2025 |

We need to talk more about self-care. Most of us don’t engage in it enough. We…especially women…and most especially parents, tend to put everyone else’s needs before our own. But, as I have heard and often said, you must fill your own cup before you can fill someone else’s because you cannot pour from an…

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To Soy Or Not To Soy…That Is The Question

By Karen | April 23, 2025 |

I have a dilemma. I have had both breast cancer and a heart attack. That isn’t my dilemma though. I’m fine from both of those events. My dilemma is this…one of the most controversial food items is part of the narrative in both of those health events, both pro and con. Wellness 360 Magazine reported…

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Do You Practice Mindfulness?

By Karen | April 8, 2025 |

You might be saying…practice it, I don’t even know what it is! According to an article by the May Clinic, Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you are sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves techniques such as breathing…

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Why Should We Exercise?

By Karen | April 3, 2025 |

Exercise…some love it and some hate it. Me, I have a love/hate relationship with it. I love how it makes me feel, but I hate that I have to psyche myself up to do it. I can always think of a million things to do instead of exercise and will often let them convince me…

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Atrial Fibrillation aka AFib

By Karen | March 26, 2025 |

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular heartbeat that puts the patient at higher risk for stroke, heart failure and other cardiac conditions. When a heart is in AFib, the upper chambers of the heart are not beating in synch with the lower chambers, possibly causing weakness, shortness of breath and heart palpitations. AFib is not generally…

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What is GLP-1 and Why Should I Care?

By Karen | February 18, 2025 |

There has been an explosion in the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists in recent years with regard to weight management. I think it’s important to understand what you’re signing up for if you should decide this is the option for you. Understanding GLP-1: The Basics GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) is a naturally occurring hormone in your…

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Breaking the Craving Cycle

By Karen | February 4, 2025 |

The Hidden Connection Between Cravings and Blood Sugar Intense food cravings aren’t just a test of willpower – they’re often early warning signs of blood sugar imbalance that could lead to diabetes. Recent studies show that frequent cravings for sugary and high-carb foods can indicate insulin resistance, a key precursor to type 2 diabetes. Understanding…

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